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SP52 TAY

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,693 mi
Last recorded158,693 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 TAY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 158,693 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 155,617 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2024 155,352 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X4 wearing on middle (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Feb 2023 153,566 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All wearing close in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle under sealed coating structure, suspension components & brake/fuel pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2022 152,491 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 147,145 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 135,328 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 128,258 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 107,376 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,134 miles

Engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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SP52 TAY is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP52 TAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SP52 TAY registered?

SP52 TAY is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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